Formula 1 Driver Contract Lengths

20 drivers are set to contest the 2025 Formula 1 season and we've taken a look at how long each driver has left on their current contract.

How long does each driver have left on their current contract?

McLaren

Lando Norris - 2027

Norris signed a multi-year extension with McLaren prior to the 2024 season, keeping him with the Woking-based constructor until the end of 2027.

Oscar Piastri - Beyond 2026

McLaren have both of their drivers tied up for the next few years with Piastri signing a lucrative contract extension ahead of the 2025 campaign.

The Australian was previously contracted until the end of 2026 but the British team say the new deal will keep Piastri with them “for the long term”.

Ferrari

Charles Leclerc - Beyond 2027

Leclerc put pen to paper on a new long-term deal with Ferrari in January 2024, although the length of his contract extension remains undisclosed.

It is expected Leclerc will remain with the team for next few seasons, providing he doesn't attempt to move elsewhere.

Lewis Hamilton - 2026

Hamilton shocked the world at the start of last year as he concluded his trophy-laden association with Mercedes to sign himself up for two seasons with Ferrari.

Red Bull

Max Verstappen - 2028

Red Bull were understandably keen to tie Verstappen down to a long-term deal in March 2022 and the four-time world champion is contracted to the team until 2028, although it's been widely reported that his contract consists of exit clauses.

Liam Lawson - 2025

Lawson has been handed a one-year deal in the notorious Red Bull second seat as the rookie looks to prove himself against Verstappen.

Mercedes

George Russell - 2025

Russell's current deal expires at the end of the current season and the Briton will be keen to demonstrate he can lead Mercedes forward as their number one driver.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli - 2025

Like Russell, Antonelli is only contracted for the season and he enters F1 with immense expectation as he replaces the departed Hamilton.

Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso - 2026

Age is not an issue for Alonso, who will turn 45 during the 2026 season. With new regulations coming into play that year, the Spaniard will hope the arrival of Adrian Newey will provide him with one last shot at an elusive third title.

Lance Stroll - 2026

Though it's not been officially confirmed, it's been reported that Stroll's new contract extension in June 2024 will keep him at Aston Martin until the end of the 2026 campaign.

Alpine

Pierre Gasly - 2026

Alpine announced in June last year that Gasly's contract had been extended until the end of the 2026 season, which followed the announcement of Esteban Ocon's departure.

Jack Doohan - 2025

Doohan was confirmed as Gasly's teammate on a one-year deal, although there has already been speculation surrounding his future amid Franco Colapinto's arrival as reserve driver.

Haas

Esteban Ocon - 2026

Ocon is embracing a new chapter with Haas as he lines up for the American constructor for at least two seasons.

Oliver Bearman - 2026

The youngest-ever British F1 driver, Haas were suitably impressed by Bearman's string of cameos in the 2024 season and the teenager agreed a two-year deal.

Racing Bulls

Yuki Tsunoda - 2025

Renewed to a fifth one-year deal, Tsunoda publicly declared his disappointment at missing out on the Red Bull seat but he will be keeping a close eye on Lawson's progress at Racing Bulls' sister team.

Isack Hadjar - 2025

Hadjar is one of several rookies on the grid and the 2024 F2 runner-up will be aiming to prolong his stay with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season.

Williams

Alex Albon - 2026

Albon put pen to paper on a new multi-year contract extension in May 2024 and the British-born Thai driver will be looking to prove himself against a teammate who is an experienced race winner.

Carlos Sainz - 2026

You sense James Vowles is absolutely delighted with the acquisition of Sainz after the Spaniard agreed terms to a deal until the end of 2026 with an option to extend.

Kick Sauber

Nico Hulkenberg - 2026

Sauber have been assembling the building blocks ahead of their transition into Audi in 2026 and who better to lead their foray than the experienced Hulkenberg, who joined from Haas on a two-year deal.

Gabriel Bortoleto - 2026

2024 F2 champion Bortoleto is a highly-rated prospect on the grid and Sauber have tied him down for two seasons.